Hope restored: KNH performs breakthrough pediatric nerve surgery

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has recorded yet another medical milestone through its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit. A team of doctors successfully performed the hospital’s first-ever pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP). BBPP is a nerve injury t..

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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has achieved a significant milestone by performing its first-ever pediatric surgery for Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy (BBPP), which can cause weakness in a baby's arm.

This groundbreaking procedure repairs damaged nerves and muscles, providing hope for affected children and families.
The successful surgery was performed by a team led by Ferdinand Nang’ole, a consultant surgeon at KNH/UoN.
Dr. Nang’ole emphasized the importance of early medical intervention if a child shows a lack of movement in their upper limb.

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